A South Tahoe man has been arrested for attempted carjacking and kidnapping. He tried to carjack a Lake Tahoe Firefighter, who says the man stepped in front of his vehicle on Emerald Bay Road Tuesday night. He then tried to get in on the passenger side door, where the victim’s child was. The carjacker then…… MORE
Nevada Governor Wants to See Harassment Policies of Gaming and Pot Industries
Governor Steve Sisolak signed an Executive Order directing the Department of Taxation and the Gaming Control Board to collect sexual harassment and discrimination policies from marijuana and gaming privileged license holders, no later than May 1st. Reports must then be delivered to the Office of the Governor and Attorney General as Chair of the Governor’s…… MORE
Nevada Historian Phil Earl Has Died
Phillip Earl the longtime history curator of the Nevada Historical Society has died. Phil Earl worked their from 1973 to 1999, and volunteered after that. The historical society will close Saturday January 26th to host a memorial in his honor.… MORE
Kids With Cancer in Northern Nevada Asking for Help
Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation announces a $300,000 gift match challenge. Now through January 31st all contributions to NNCCF’s Know the Gold Campaign will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the William N. Pennington Foundation, up to $300,000. Donations to the Know the Gold Campaign help local children diagnosed with cancer. A donation to NNCCF could cover…… MORE
The All Reno Radio Blood Drive on Now at The Atlantis
The 33rd annual All Reno Radio Blood Drive is back, and it’s your chance to help stock the supply and win prizes from your favorite radio stations.… MORE
Pay Tribute to Some Nevada Heroes This Friday at The Veteran’s Cemetery in Fernley
The northern Nevada Veteran’s Coalition is putting 19 veterans to rest this Friday at the veteran’s Cemetery in Fernley, and you’re invited to come out and honor these heroes.… MORE
Non-Profit Offers Free Prom Clothes For Needy Teens
Lexie’s Gift has opened inside the Shoppers Square Mall, giving low income students a chance to get a dress for prom for free. The shop was created by founder Barbie Marcoe, who lost her daughter Lexie in a car accident two years ago. Marcoe says it gives teens a chance to wear something nice on…… MORE
Overnight Ramp Closures Continue in The North Valleys
Brief overnight ramp closures will continue on U.S. 395 in the North Valleys through the coming week as the Nevada Department of Transportation tests and activates new wrong-way driver detection systems. Individual freeway ramps will intermittently be closed for up to four hours weeknights between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. through approximately Jan. 15. NDOT…… MORE
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto Supporting Background Check Expansion Act
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto joined Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut and 39 other senators in reintroducing the Background Check Expansion Act. It would expand federal background checks on all gun sales. Under current law, unlicensed or private sellers are not required to conduct a background check prior to transferring a firearm. Cortez Masto says we…… MORE
Reno Police Arrest Downtown Murder Suspect
Reno Police have arrested a homeless man they believe killed another homeless man in downtown Reno. 24-year-old Bryn Bridges is charged with Open Murder. He was arrested November 27th on unrelated drug charges, then booked for the killing January 2nd. Police have not established a motive for the attack, but they say the men knew…… MORE
